What ammo does a SIG P938 take?

The SIG Sauer P938 is a subcompact single-action pistol chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge, manufactured by SIG Sauer and introduced at the 2011 SHOT Show. A variant chambered for . 22 Long Rifle was introduced in 2014.

What is the best grain for a 9 mm bullet?

The highest grain of a 9mm bullet is 185 gr. Most of the 9mm bullets are usually between 115 gr to124 gr. Generally, heavier bullets have lower muzzle velocity and a lower point of impact.

Is 147 gr 9mm any good?

After the FBI’s study in 1987 that recommended more bullet penetration, The 147gr 9mms made their way into use by law enforcement. Contrary to what some gun writers have said the 147gr 9mm JHP is a very effective round, has been for years, and with today’s modern ammo even more so.

Can the SIG P938 shoot +P ammo?

Sig has stated that +p is fine as long as it isn’t a regular diet and that it will cause your pistol to need maintenance sooner.

Is 124 grain 9mm good for self-defense?

Federal Premium Personal Defense Ammunition 9mm Luger 124 Grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point. One of the great things about this ammunition are high quality features that make this ammunition perfect choice for self-defense ammunition.

Is the Sig P938 a good gun?

The Sig P938 is an extremely reliable little gun. After over 250 rounds of various plink and defense ammo—including Remington UMC and Federal 115 gr FMJ—the P938 had zero failure to feed or failure to extract. Other than that small issue, there haven’t been any problems with the P938 shooting consistently and reliably.

Which is better a 9mm 124 or 147 grain?

147’s are subsonic for those using suppressors. If not using suppressors either work. My preference when using 9MM is 124Gr. I would go with the 124 gr because of better expansion and it has enough penetration to stop a felon while the 147gr tend to over penetrate and dump less energy into the enemy.

Which is heavier 147 or 124 grain HST?

I have a Magguts +2 which gives me 9 +1 in the chamber. 10 rounds 147 gr weigh 230 grains more than 10 rounds 124 gr. It’s a slight, but noticeable difference. OP, I think you are wise in not being interested in +P. I don’t have wisdom to depart, but I choose 124 grain HST for my G43. My duty gun load is .40 HST.

What’s the difference between 115 grain and 147 grain?

OK, I bought some 115 grain and some 147 grain because I had never shot 147 grain and wanted to see if it was a noticeable difference in shooting the two. Shooting a Glock 19 Gen 5, Blazer Brass Ammunition. I first fired one magazine with 5 of the 115 grain followed by 5 of the 147 grain at the same target from 10 meters.

What are the advantages of 147 grain ammo?

The main advantage I see with the 147 grain bullets is for use as subsonic ammo. However, many perceive the recoil impulse to be lower with the heavier bullets, which would seem to be counter-intuitive.